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middle of a block even though City Planning had approved it. It was brought to my attention that only Engineering could authorize the walk. The design was chanced to meet the law. 3. Mobile wheel -chairs - This is an item suggested since move -in and we do not have budgeted dollars for purchase of this equipment. I would also have to get authorization from -our Risk Management people for insurance and liability purposes. 4. Sound in the courtrooms - This has been a problem we discovered prior to Judge Vocelle bringing it to our attention. I had some previous complaints from a citizen. In co-operation with the Clerk's Office we made some adjustments in an effort to eliminate the problem. This was immediately discussed with Bruce Boyd, our_ electronics contractor and he discovered the source of the problem. Our design people for the sound system were notified and have been working on increasing the sound level. As of this date, we finally received notice of how the problem will be corrected. This effort should increase the level by 300%. 5. Recording Equipment in Courtrooms 6 and 7 - We have been aware of this problem since installation of the two systems. The Clerk's Office, my people, and the contractor have been working to get the integrated system in place. Final installation of the necessary software is scheduled for July 17, 1995. 6. Installation of directional signs within the building - As you are aware this was also brought up by Commissioner Bird at a Commission Meeting, last month. I stated then that we were in the process of getting this resolved. The signs have been in place since May 18, 1995. Please let me know, if I can provide additional information. TO: H.T. Dean, General Services Director THRU: Jack Price, Personnel Director ` °' 4�1 V' FROM: Beth Jordan, Risk Manager DATE: 31 May 1995 SUBJECT: Wheelchairs/Motorized Scooters at Courthouse Attached, please find a memorandum written to Mary Louise Scheidt in January, 1995, In which I discussed some of responsibilities and liabilities associated with wheelchair provision in the courthouse. I strongly suggest that my Item 4 be given full consideration before the County embarks on a wheelchair and/or motorized scooter program. Surely we could accommodate most citizens by making ourselves more flexible to their needs without raising the liability potential for the County. For many of us who are not wheelchair users, we tend to look upon them as convenience items; they are not. They are personal adaptive devices for which knowledge and training are required. If the County decides to provide such adaptive devices, it should be with full knowledge of the potential for personal injury claims arising from their use. Employees should be designated and trained in the use of wheelchairs by a dealer's representative, and they should be the only employees assisting with the use of the devices. There was a time when "doing good" was its own reward; now it carries liability. I strongly suggest that all possible alternatives be considered prior to providing this courtesy. Please contact me if you need additional information. 17 June 20, 1995 - bou 95, PACE 464